Goals
II and III- Provide high quality education to produce well-prepared students who
have the knowledge and skills to be successful

The
Education Review project was completed. Students have more flexible
and up-to-date program offerings, with increased attention to English, oral
communication, and computer competency.

The
Student Flow study was completed. New approaches to admissions,
registration, and student services include online access for student
support. Student service hours of operation were standardized
college-wide and include evenings and weekends.

Program
restructuring led to new associate degree and certificate programs to
prepare students for high wage occupations. The cycle time for new
program development was reduced. Occupational education delivery has
been consolidated into Schools to serve students countywide.
Occupational completion points were established for all vocational programs
to recognize milestones in student progression.

The
College Academic and Student Support Council is in place and affords
faculty, staff, and students increased involvement in academic decisions.

Major
technology support was accomplished.All
faculty have access to state-of-the-art computers, student support labs were
upgraded, and computers were made available to faculty, staff, and students
for personal use at reduced cost.

Goals IV and V- Empower
employees and provide an environment that encourages creativity, risk-taking,
and accountability

The
Education Review, Reengineering, and Technology Master Plan were completed
with broad employee participation. The recommendations from these projects
were accepted by college leadership with little change.

A
new College Training and Development program has provided skills
development, technology support, and training in supervision and
instructional effectiveness. Training on the new Odyssey software was
completed for all employee groups.

Performance
evaluation systems for faculty and professionals are in place.

The
new salary levels recommended by the salary reclassification study were
implemented.

Goals VI and VII- Work in
partnership with a community that recognizes the impact of MDC’s programs
and training

MDC
is an active participant in the county’s One Community/One Goal economic
development initiative.The college has realigned programs consistent with the target
industries in the initiative, and has accepted responsibility for goals
within the Education Task Force.

MDC
is a partner with MDCPS in operating One-stop Career Centers throughout the
county in collaboration with the WAGES program.These centers offer assessment, life skills training, and job
placement.

MDC
is working with the public schools in the School-to-Work initiative to offer
Tech Prep to secondary school students.

The
GREAT/REVEST program at MDC continues to provide education and training
for refugees from Guantanamoand other countries.